Title: Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory Family-friendly holiday home in Durango ## Photo gallery for Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory ![Smart TV, ping pong - Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory (Durango)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76403000/76402954/12993f0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory (Durango)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76403000/76402954/01584b25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi - Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory (Durango)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76403000/76402954/2a9361e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory (Durango)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76403000/76402954/1ecafc00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong - Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory (Durango)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76410000/76403000/76402954/863c129e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Animas Valley, Red Cliff Log Lodge offers a rustic retreat with modern comforts. Enjoy a game room, basketball court and plenty of parking for RVs and trailers. With smart TVs, WiFi and full kitchen amenities, this lodge is perfect for relaxation. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory Rustic Red Cliff Log Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 min N of Durango, 15 min to Purgatory, .5 miles to PJs Gourmet Market and .5 miles to the Durango Hot Springs. 4BR, 4Bth, game room, basketball court, lots of parking for RVs, trailers and vehicles. The house includes a full kitchen, smart TVs, WiFi and washer and dryer. The garage you see in the picture is the finished game room with ping pong, bumper pool and a deck with chairs. This is included in your stay. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76350000/76347700/76347603/f4018c84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Bed/3 Bath near Purgatory, Hot Springs & Downtown Durango Durango - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=76347603&PinnedHotelID=76347603&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83629000/83628964/54d2203f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 000003) The Bear Den Bayfield - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Fireplace 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=83628964&PinnedHotelID=83628964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=76402954&PinnedHotelID=76402954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=76402954,76347603,83628964) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas River. Travelling with kids? Consider Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling. [Visit our Durango travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durango.dx180048) [View more Holiday homes in Durango](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durango-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180048-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.37856,-107.84969&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:akdcFpkgqS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40SBS%40Q%40SBSBQBSBQBSDQBSDSDQBQDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFQFOFQFOFOHOHOFOHOHOHOHMHMHOJMHMJKHMLMHMJKJKLKJKJKJKLKJILKLIJILILGLILGLGLGNILELGLENGLENELENCLCNENCLCNCNANCLANANCN%3FL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDLBNBNDLDNDLFLDLFNDLHLFLFLFLHLHLFLHJHLJLHJJJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJLJLHJJLHLHNHLJLHNHNFNHNFNHNFNFNFPHNDPFPFNDPFPDPDPDPDPBPDRDRBPBRBPBRBPBR%40RBP%40R%40R%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAPARARARARCPARCRCPCRCPCRCPEPERCPEPEREPENGPEPGPGNEPIPGNGPGNINGNINGLIPILKLINILILKLILKLKLKLKJKJKJKJMJKHKJMJMHKJMFMHMHMHMDMHMFMFODMFMFMDODMDODODMBOBMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMGMEOGMGMIMEMIMIMIKGMKMIKKMKKIKKKKMKKKKKIMMMIMKMIMKMIMIOIMIMIOIOGOIOIOGOGQGOGQGQGOEQGQEQGOEQESCQEQESCQEQCSCQCSCQCSASAQCSASASAQAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cqFr01-VSKLgVVuu5zWYb-x3JSc=) Durango, CO ### What's nearby - ![The Silverton to Durango narrow gauge railway cuts through the mountains in Colorado, giving a great view of the forest and river. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/158310/70059e66-0963-4d52-a9c3-e999ed719386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Animas River 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Historic steam engine train in Colorado, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129846/6c84daf9-3707-44c1-b82b-2e834220b82a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 12 min drive \- 9.8 miles - ![Purgatory Ski Area featuring snow, a luxury hotel or resort and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6180686/42a1b062-e4f9-4030-8ad0-c8f810a257dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Purgatory Resort 25 min drive \- 23.1 miles - Durango Hot Springs Spa 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Dalton Ranch Golf Club 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles ### Getting around - Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station 13 min drive - Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 10 min drive - Taco Bell 9 min drive - Pop Sushi Durango 13 min drive - Durango Joe's Drive Thru 10 min drive - Chainless Brewing 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory? ### What time is check-in at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory? ### What time is check-out at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory? ### Where is Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 46 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren S. 20 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lots of room, nice views and great distance from downtown Durango ##### Lauren S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lonnelle C. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host was great with communication. Loved the location and having the laundry room! ##### Lonnelle C. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sumit P. 27 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property is as advertised. The rooms were comfortable and spacious. The adults as well as the kids enjoyed the cabin equally. We willVisit again ##### Sumit P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shawna K. 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, close to town. Host was very accommodating. Laundry & kitchen were great for our family. Wouldn’t recommend for older guests, the stairs are very steep and uneven. It made it hard for our grandparents to enter & exit the home. ##### Shawna K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Freddie F. 14 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation Stay Loved the cabin and the area. The location was nice as we traveled north to sightsee but were only 5 minutes to Durango. I will definitely stay here again! ##### Freddie F. Stayed 9 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth P. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Rustic Home We had a little one (3) and 4 adults staying for a quick get away to spend time together. The reviews are spot on, house is clean, we enjoyed the game room over the garage, and the furniture is comfortable and well laid out. Wifi is quick, TV easy to use, and beds are comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and appliances worked well. The parents of the kiddo really appreciated the washer and dryer (and the laundry soap provided). The hosts are very responsive, some of the best we have had over the years. ##### Elizabeth P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin L. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Perfect location for our family to stay and enjoy summer in Durango for a few days. Nicely situated close to town and also close to James Ranch and Purgatory. Plenty of room for the 4 of us. ##### Erin L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron A. 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for our adventures The property was setup nicely for hanging out, making meals and having access to so many beautiful places to explore! The property does not include shower gel, soap or shampoo so we were caught off guard on that but otherwise everything is provided. The game room and basketball court were awesome to use as well! Loved the valley and mountain views, and seeing the sunrise each day. ##### Ron A. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ROBERT B., Cabot, AR 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We enjoyed our stay at this cabin on our recent ski trip to Purgatory. The owners were pleasant in our communications and the location of the cabin made getting to the ski resort a piece of cake. The cabin is also close to a grocery store and other things to do in and around Durango. ##### ROBERT B. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaylen G. 27 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family ski trip Thank you for everything! Our stay was very pleasant. We stayed for a week and the kids had a blast skiing and playing games in the game room at the house! ##### Kaylen G. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marian C. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gatherings in Durango Great location. We spent our days exploring the area and evenings in the game room. Game room was a big hit! This rental fit all our needs with room for everyone. It was very easy to interact with our host. ##### Marian C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa C., Boulder City, Nevada 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion We had a great time in Durango. The house was comfortable and spacious enough for our family. The location was amazing. We enjoyed the train and the beautiful valley. ##### Melissa C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary H. 24 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Durango Family Getaway This Durango worked well for our multi-generational family. It had lots of room for the kids to run and play as well as areas for the adults to hang out and de-stress. The cabin was large, easy to get to and close to everything we needed. I would recommend this property if your visiting the Durango area! ##### Mary H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry E. 25 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Christmas Getaway The house was awesome! The perfect distance between Purgatory and town for our Christmas getaway. Arrival and departure process was super simple. Game room was awesome. Super fun! ##### Terry E. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert F. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a good time. Nice property, a little older, but a good place to stay. Not the best access for the mobility challenged. ##### Robert F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy S. 13 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun place to stay! If you like original & fun, this is the place to stay. We were there for a family wedding & was excited to find a place close to the venue, but we would definitely go back and stay here just for the fun of it, anytime. Unique, clean, comfortable, well stocked, and friendly, accessible hosts. Kids had a great time with the spiral staircase, big yard to play in and the game room. Adults enjoyed the scenery and the relaxing setting. ##### Kathy S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### danielle a. 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect Durango location Nice home and very spacious! Very clean. So close to everything you want to do in the Durango area. Even closer than i realized!! Beautiful view!! ##### danielle a. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Denise C. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Rustic Lodge The house was nice but we had problems getting into the property. Stairs were insufficient. Beds were comfortable, house was clean, owners were very accommodating. Close to Durango. ##### Denise C. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amanda m. 21 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice We didn’t spend time much in the lodge because we were busy during the day but overall was very nice n clean lodge we enjoyed it enjoyed their story they shared with us ##### amanda m. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri C. 27 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house for multiple families Property was well maintained with a very unique layout. We absolutely loved the week we stayed there with family and friends. Four bedrooms and four baths was perfect with no waiting in line for facilities. Amenities were great and the large kitchen perfect for our morning breakfast. Highly recommend this home and will stay again on our next trip to Durango. Location was also great for all the activities we attended for my son’s wedding Exceptional home. ##### Terri C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip G. 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Biking Funky old cabin on a large lot with lawn. Clean and functional. Nice views. ##### Philip G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jean T. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Outside Durango The owners were very communicative and friendly. Pros:-4 bedrooms-Lots of space for parking-Clean-Rooms were large-Grill-Large outdoor area for kids to play Cons:-Farther from downtown so if you want walking distance it’s not for you. However if you want more space and less people than this would be a pro. -Upstairs bathrooms only had a tub and no shower.-With the slanted roof you couldn’t stand up properly at the sink and in the tub-No AC was very warm upstairs -Only 1 TV in the main living space-If you’re older or have walking issues/disability the stairs to get into the place are extremely steep and some have a very large step up distance. -The place is definitely more rugged than the pictures show ##### Jean T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John E. 18 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5\*\*\*\*\* Our group had 5 adults and 4 children between 8-12 years old. The house fit everyone comfortably and had all the necessities we needed for our 5 night stay. Quiet area and perfect location for our activities. Host was quick to respond to our inquiries and had great communication. ##### John E. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark T. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect fit Very comfortable kitchen well supplied. Kids enjoyed ping pong. Grocery close short east drive to Durango/Silverton train Only negative front steps are in need of reconstruction ##### Mark T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Anneliese G. 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stayed here with friends for a soccer tournament This was a good home to stay in- it was VERY clean which won us over! It is definitely quirky and had some minor inconveniences (some doors won't close and several light bulbs were out upstairs- wasn't a huge deal but we didn't have much light up there at night) but the cleanliness and the neat game room would bring us back! ##### Anneliese G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ---